Is Purcell Society Trust a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Purcell Society Trust as a registered charity (number 209095) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Purcell Society Trust's charity number?

Purcell Society Trust's charity number is 209095. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 209095?

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Does Purcell Society Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Purcell Society Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Purcell Society Trust?

Purcell Society Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.henrypurcell.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Purcell Society Trust registered as a charity?

Purcell Society Trust was entered on the register on 28 December 1962.

Registered charity · No. 209095Trust

Purcell Society Trust

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Purcell Society Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Purcell Society Trust?

Reported income · year ending 2025-06-30: £4,406
Reported spending · year ending 2025-06-30: £1,549
Registered charity number: 209095
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Trust
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.henrypurcell.org.uk

Quick answer

Purcell Society Trust (number 209095) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Purcell Society Trust do?

The charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Purcell Society Trust

Answers Purcell Society Trust gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Purcell Society Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 28 December 1962
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Purcell Society Trust registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Purcell Society Trust yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Purcell Society Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is Purcell Society Trust a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Purcell Society Trust as a registered charity (number 209095) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Purcell Society Trust's charity number?: Purcell Society Trust's charity number is 209095. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 209095?: Search 209095 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Purcell Society Trust do?: The charity is concerned with education, scholarship and research concerning the life and works of the music composer Henry Purcell and the influence of Purcell on English and European music. It seeks to procure a complete and authoritative issue of the said works and the publication of any musical or other material which advances education in his life and works.
Does Purcell Society Trust have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Purcell Society Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Purcell Society Trust?: Purcell Society Trust's website listed in our register data is http://www.henrypurcell.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Purcell Society Trust?: The register does not record Purcell Society Trust as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Purcell Society Trust registered as a charity?: Purcell Society Trust was entered on the register on 28 December 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.